BHS Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield BHS facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. In most cases, "determinants" in the definition of epidemiology means: → Causes, Risk factors, Sources, Agents
2. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight is most strongly associated with which environmental health outcome? → Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
3. What do the phrases "gain awareness, gain knowledge, build life skills" refer to in relation to health? → Steps to meet health goals
4. A high fiber diet does not prevent which of the following? → helps prevent constipation
5. A patient with penicillin allergy is at increased risk of allergic reaction to which other antibiotic class? → Cephalosporins
6. List three examples of healthy foods. → vegetables-fruits-bread
7. Anything in a person's ______ , both physical and social, that has the potential to affect their health → Environment
8. A patient develops a sudden drop in blood pressure when combining two antihypertensive medications. This is an example of: → A synergistic drug-drug interaction causing additive hypotension
9. The process by which concentrations of a contaminant increase in organisms at successively higher trophic levels of the food chain is called: → Biomagnification
10. Which of these does not have apocrine sweat glands? → Fingers
11. Which US program provides free or low-cost vaccines to children through age 18 who are uninsured or underinsured? → Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
12. In the US, most deaths in 1900 were caused by _____, but most deaths today are caused by_________? → Infectious diseases...chronic diseases
13. How happy and content you are with yourself, other people, and your environment → Mental health
14. What nutrient is obtained from plant sources and is broken down into starches and sugars? → Carbohydrates
15. What does 'bioavailability' mean in pharmacology? → The fraction of an administered dose that reaches systemic circulation in unchanged form
16. Which leadership style is most associated with building consensus among healthcare teams and encouraging staff input in decision-making? → Democratic (participative) leadership
17. Which disease control strategy involves rapidly identifying and isolating contacts of infected individuals to stop transmission? → Contact tracing
18. A placebo-controlled, double-blind randomized clinical trial (RCT) is considered which level of evidence? → Level I (highest level of evidence)
19. What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in US healthcare? → Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
20. Which of the following must healthcare organizations adhere to when accepting patients covered by Medicare? → Medicare/Medicaid billing requirements and regulations for reimbursement must be met.
21. This essential nutrient is vital for survival, and it is recommended to consume 8-8 ounce glasses of it daily. → Water
22. The following are the main goals of health psychology except: → To Help a Person Individually
23. What is the most common route of lead exposure in young children in the United States? → Ingestion of lead-based paint chips and dust
24. Which is the most important part of health psychology? → mental health
25. Which federal program provides health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities in the US? → Medicaid
26. What is the primary function of a hospital's compliance officer? → Ensuring the organization adheres to laws, regulations, and ethical standards
27. Which landmark US legislation expanded health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans starting in 2010? → The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
28. In the US, the death rate from heart disease has decreased during the previous 30 years. In the meantime, → Medical costs have increased
29. Which route of drug administration provides 100% bioavailability? → Intravenous (IV)
30. Medication reconciliation is a patient safety process designed to: → Ensure a complete and accurate medication list is communicated at every care transition